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Recipes: Twelve Hunger-Fighting Power Salads

Salads are a diet darling because they pack in plenty of nutritious vegetables without a ton of calories. However, a mixed greens salad can leave your stomach rumbling not long after you put down your fork. Even though these 12 salads are less than 400 calories, they're packed with lean protein, fiber-filled toppings, and the right amount of heart-healthy fat. Each rib-sticking, healthy recipe will fill you up so you won't cave to a cookie craving two hours later.

Chicken Caesar

Why it's a power salad: A half-cup of skinless chicken breast is low in fat but packs in tons of satiating protein, and this creamy dressing has just enough fat to stop your stomach from rumbling. Try the Chicken Caesar recipe

Greek Salad

Why it's a power salad: This crisp Mediterranean salad contains heart-healthy fat from the olives and 7 grams of fiber from all the fresh vegetables. Large portions of low-cal veggies can stave off hunger by making your body think you're eating more than you actually are! Try the Greek Salad recipe

Black Bean Salad

Why it's a power salad: One cup of black beans contains half you daily dose of hunger-crushing fiber and about 15 grams of protein. But there's another reason black beans are a dieter's best friend—studies show adults who eat beans weigh less than those who don't. Try the Black Bean Salad recipe

Salmon and Mixed Greens Salad with Walnuts

Why it's a power salad: Though this salad contains less than 300 calories, the salmon and walnuts contain plenty of belly-filling omega-3s. A recent study found that dieters who consumed high amounts of omega-3s were less likely to feel hungry after dinner than dieters eating fewer omega-3s. Try the Salmon and Mixed Greens Salad with Walnuts recipe

Provencal Chicken and Vegetable Salad

Why it's a power salad: The hard-boiled eggs in this salad are the secret filling ingredient in upping your fullness factor. Studies show that people who ate protein-rich eggs for breakfast were more satisfied and less like to nosh throughout the day compared to those who ate a bagel breakfast. Try the Provencal Chicken and Vegetable Salad recipe

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Why it's a power salad: This vegetarian recipe won't leave a rumbling stomach. Sweet potatoes are a good source of filling fiber, so you get nearly half your daily intake in this simple salad. Try the Roasted Sweet Potato Salad recipe